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The Practical Side of Decluttering
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The Practical Side of Decluttering

Matt Paxton | August 24, 2022

Create a plan to tackle your decluttering—whether it is your home or that of a deceased loved one… Map out…

The Psychology of Decluttering
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The Psychology of Decluttering

Alice Boyes, PhD | August 23, 2022

You don’t have to be a pack rat to benefit from decluttering your home. The process can help you feel…

Maintaining a Solid Foundation
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Maintaining a Solid Foundation

Danny Lipford | August 19, 2022

A home’s foundation is so important that it’s even mentioned in the Bible—“the wise man builds on solid rock, the…

Lock Up Your Home
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Lock Up Your Home

Robert Vallelunga | July 21, 2022

Twenty years ago, virtually any lock was secure—but these days, anyone can learn how to get past a range of…

Make a Grand Entrance… for Your Home
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Make a Grand Entrance… for Your Home

Devin Shaffer | June 26, 2022

The world is starting to open up again. Having guests over is slowly becoming a normal part of life, and…

Make Your Roof Last… and Last
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Make Your Roof Last… and Last

Danny Lipford | May 24, 2022

Most homeowners would rather not think about their roofs. They’re expensive to install and expensive to replace and, thanks to…

How to Brighten Up Any Room
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How to Brighten Up Any Room

Emerie Forehand | May 10, 2022

Is there a room in your house that feels chronically, depressingly dim? Perhaps you’ve added lamps, maybe even given it…

Yard Sale Success Secrets
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Yard Sale Success Secrets

Cindy Sabulis | April 10, 2022

The pandemic put the brakes on yard sales—while people had plenty of time to clean out their closets and cabinets…

Buy the Right Flood Insurance
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Buy the Right Flood Insurance

Lisa Sharrard | April 9, 2022

Standard homeowner’s insurance policies almost never cover flood damage…and that gap can be catastrophic. It takes only a few inches…

Should You Buy Your Home with a Pocket Listing?
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Should You Buy Your Home with a Pocket Listing?

Martin Eiden | April 7, 2022

You’ve probably heard at least one story about a househunter losing out on several homes on the open real estate…

Which Air Purifier Do You Need?
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Which Air Purifier Do You Need?

Caroline Blazovsky | March 7, 2022

Indoor air quality isn’t just a nice to have these days. But how do you determine which air purifier is…

Surviving a Home Renovation
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Surviving a Home Renovation

Jim Molinelli, PhD | February 13, 2022

Renovation inconveniences can be especially daunting in 2021. Ways to make a home renovation as smooth and painless as possible…

DIY Mistakes Even Experienced Homeowners Make
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DIY Mistakes Even Experienced Homeowners Make

Danny Lipford | February 1, 2022

Experienced do-it-yourselfers can handle a host of home projects, but overconfidence and other issues occasionally derail their efforts and lead…

Indoor Portable Fireplaces
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Indoor Portable Fireplaces

Mikayla Keating | January 15, 2022

Today’s portable electric fireplaces offer realistic-looking flames, attractive designs, supplemental heat to combat wintry drafts and the versatility to arrange…

Hot Brews for Chilly Nights
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Hot Brews for Chilly Nights

Brian Van Flandern | January 6, 2022

Last issue, we told you about delicious bubbly drinks to help you celebrate the holidays. Here we tell you about…